Allen brings to ESO almost 30 years of EMS experience as a paramedic, educator and administrator. He most recently served as the Executive Director for Emergency Services for the HCA Gulf Coast Division where he worked closely with local EMS agencies and hospital service lines to integrate continuity of care and improve service delivery and outcomes. Prior to his work at HCA, Allen led the Montgomery County Hospital District as Chief Executive Officer and has served on numerous boards including the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council, Medilife, and the Wartburg Theological Seminary. Allen holds a BS in Psychology and a Masters of Public Administration from Texas A&M University.
